Technical Project​/Program Management III

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry.

The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

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Location:

Santa Clara,CA

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As a Project Manager, you will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from planning through implementation. You will coordinate resources across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Service Business Units, and Global Operations to ensure projects achieve their performance, financial, and business objectives. You will develop project plans, manage deliverables, track performance, address execution risks, and provide clear updates to business and executive stakeholders.

This role requires strong cross-functional leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive accountability within a matrixed organization.

• Project Planning and Execution
• Develop comprehensive project plans and coordinate project deliverables from initial planning through implementation.
• Define project scope, objectives, schedules, milestones, resource requirements, and success measures.
• Manage project deliverables and task-level details using reports, tracking charts, project schedules, dashboards, and checklists.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Maintain project documentation and performance metrics while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Lead and facilitate projects involving Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Service Business Units, and Global Operations teams.
• Align internal and matrixed resources to achieve project objectives, schedule commitments, and budget expectations.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, project reviews, and decision-making discussions to support successful execution.
• Participate in cross-functional design and project teams, contributing business and technical input in support of project goals.
• Drive accountability among project owners and functional stakeholders to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Performance & Financial Management
• Track, analyze, and report project performance across cost, schedule, quality, scope, and business benefit metrics.
• Support the development of business cases, financial analyses, and return-on-investment assessments for strategic initiatives.
• Identify performance gaps and coordinate corrective actions to keep projects aligned with established objectives.
• Evaluate project outcomes against expected business benefits and success measures.
• Risk Management and Problem Resolution
• Identify and assess project risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and execution barriers.
• Develop and manage mitigation plans addressing cost, schedule, quality, scope,…